Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-08-10

When President Tsai Ing-wen visits Paraguay and Belize, two of Taiwan’s allies in Latin America, on Sunday, she will bring some souvenirs for the leaders of the countries. On Wednesday, the Presidential Office introduced the gifts to the public; each has been carefully chosen for the recipient.

A gift for President Horacio Cartes of Paraguay is a white porcelain piece in the shape of a rooster – after Cartes’ nickname. The work by Taiwanese artist Heinrich Wang is called Take the Lead.

The gift for Paraguay’s vice president, Alicia Pucheta, is a three-strand carnelian necklace. The semi-precious red gemstone stands for protection – a reference to her former career as a judge.     [FULL  STORY]